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Auto alternatives for the 21st centuryFri, 31 Jul 2015 13:14:21 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.261 MPG Run For Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRIDhttp://www.hybridcars.com/61-mpg-run-for-mercedes-benz-e-300-bluetec-hybrid/
http://www.hybridcars.com/61-mpg-run-for-mercedes-benz-e-300-bluetec-hybrid/#commentsMon, 07 Jul 2014 04:00:21 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=165161A Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has traveled 1,968 kilometers (1,222.8 miles) from Tangier in North Africa to Goodwood in England on a single tank. Mercedes added on reaching its destination, the vehicle still had enough fuel left for another 160 kilometers (99.5 miles). The drive was the answer to a dare of a question: […]

]]>A Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has traveled 1,968 kilometers (1,222.8 miles) from Tangier in North Africa to Goodwood in England on a single tank.

Mercedes added on reaching its destination, the vehicle still had enough fuel left for another 160 kilometers (99.5 miles).

The drive was the answer to a dare of a question: “Is it possible to drive a Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan from North Africa to the UK on just a single tank of fuel?”

British journalist Andrew Frankel answered this question by conducting a very challenging experiment of his own. He and his co-driver set off from Tangier in Morocco in a standard E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, crossed through Spain and France and reached their destination in Goodwood in England after driving for 27 hours.

On arrival the speedometer showed that a distance of 1968 kilometers (1,222.8 miles) had been covered. The total range of the hybrid vehicle, which is available as an option with an 80 liters diesel tank, can therefore reach 2129 kilometers (1,322.89 miles).

Admittedly, said Mercedes, on their journey across two continents, four countries and through three time zones, the adventurous journalist and his companion made sure that they adopted a fuel-efficient driving style, however at times their progress was made difficult by heavy rain, high temperatures, big differences in altitude and also heavy rush-hour traffic.

Nevertheless they ultimately posted an average consumption of 3.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, or 61.89 U.S. mpg.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/61-mpg-run-for-mercedes-benz-e-300-bluetec-hybrid/feed/076 Percent Of Mercedes Light Trucks Diesel-Powered In Canadahttp://www.hybridcars.com/76-percent-of-mercedes-light-trucks-diesel-powered-in-canada/
http://www.hybridcars.com/76-percent-of-mercedes-light-trucks-diesel-powered-in-canada/#commentsWed, 04 Dec 2013 07:37:48 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=99329Mercedes-Benz Canada reported that the company has achieved its best November sales results ever by delivering 3,147 Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart vehicles throughout the month. This represents a month-over-month increase of 6 percent and has helped push overall growth ahead of last year by 1,788 units for a grand total of 33,899 vehicles sold year-to-date. […]

]]>Mercedes-Benz Canada reported that the company has achieved its best November sales results ever by delivering 3,147 Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart vehicles throughout the month.

This represents a month-over-month increase of 6 percent and has helped push overall growth ahead of last year by 1,788 units for a grand total of 33,899 vehicles sold year-to-date.

The diesel take rate for luxury light trucks was 75.6 percent for the month, while permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC units accounted for 78.1percent of overall passenger car and light truck sales in November (excluding smart).

Mercedes-Benz Canada said its passenger cars and luxury light trucks recorded the best November ever with 2,745 units retailed. This is 13.8 percent or 332 units ahead relative to the same period from the previous year. In total, 28,696 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been delivered, which is up 1,490 units or 5.5 percent compared to 2012 results.

1,742 passenger cars were delivered for the month, which represents an increase of 34.3 percent or 445 units. Passenger car sales are ahead by 7.4 percent or 1,126 vehicles on a year-to-date basis with 16,254 vehicles registered.

With 1,003 units sold, Mercedes-Benz luxury light trucks continued to be very popular through November. Overall, luxury light truck sales are up 3.0 percent this year with 12,442 vehicles sold.

The smart division reported an increase of 8.6 percent this month with 165 vehicles delivered. smart fortwo electric drive sales of 62 units significantly contributed to November’s results, demonstrating per Mercedez-Benz sustained customer demand for this intelligent, zero-local emission transportation solution. smart has delivered a total of 2,073 vehicles so far in 2013.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter division recorded 237 vans sold for the month. This brought year-to-date sales to 3,130 vehicles, which is up 412 units or 15.2 percent.

Finally, the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division reported 916 retail deliveries throughout November. A total of 12,341 Certified Pre-Owned vehicles have been registered by dealerships from coast-to-coast year-to-date.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/76-percent-of-mercedes-light-trucks-diesel-powered-in-canada/feed/045 MPG EPA Highway Rating For 2014 E250 BLUETEChttp://www.hybridcars.com/45-mpg-epa-highway-rating-for-2014-e250-bluetec/
http://www.hybridcars.com/45-mpg-epa-highway-rating-for-2014-e250-bluetec/#commentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 09:59:44 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=70681The newest Mercedes-Benz E-Class in E250 BlueTEC sedan guise has achieved an estimated EPA rating of 45 miles per gallon on the highway and 28 mpg around town. The first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC in the U.S. achieves best-in-class fuel efficiency for a midsize luxury sedan and for the entire industry in […]

]]>The newest Mercedes-Benz E-Class in E250 BlueTEC sedan guise has achieved an estimated EPA rating of 45 miles per gallon on the highway and 28 mpg around town.

The first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC in the U.S. achieves best-in-class fuel efficiency for a midsize luxury sedan and for the entire industry in the same size range, according to Mercedes-Benz.

When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg highway and 27 in the city.

The E250 BlueTEC is powered by a high-efficiency turbodiesel engine. The all-aluminum, in-line four-cylinder engine makes use of four valves per cylinder and dual overhead camshafts with vane-type variable valve timing, producing 195 horsepower and 369 pound-foot of torque.

Mercedes-Benz said two Lanchester balance shafts spin at twice crankshaft speed in sophisticated, lowfriction roller bearings to smooth out the inherent vibration of an in-line four-cylinder engine. During normal operation, the advantages of this two-stage turbocharged system can be felt – no turbo lag, fast throttle response, a broad torque curve across the entire engine speed range and noticeably improved performance. The 369 pound-foot of torque is readily available at 1,800 rpm.

Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar or 28,400 pounds per square inch, which contributes to make possible even more power and lower exhaust emissions. Mercedes-Benz said higher ignition fuel pressure means the four piezo injectors can be adjusted even more precisely as engine load and speed change.

To ensure the E250 BlueTEC meets exhaust emission regulations in all 50 U.S. states, the BlueTEC system uses AdBlue injection to make the diesel, per Mercedes-Benz, as clean as a state-of-the-art gasoline engine.

Newly accessible through the fuel filler door, a water-based urea solution, AdBlue, is carried in its own small tank and metered into the exhaust in minute quantities, so the tank only needs to be refilled during routine scheduled maintenance.

When AdBlue is injected into pre-cleaned exhaust gas, ammonia (NH3) is released, converting nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water in a downstream catalytic converter. Called SCR, for selective catalytic reduction, Mercedes-Benz said this process creates the most effective method of exhaust gas after-treatment currently available.

The new E250 BlueTEC sedan is the price-leader in the E-Class family, at $51,400; the E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC sedan goes for $53,900, both excluding destination & delivery of $925.

For comparison, the E400 Hybrid sedan (rear-wheel drive) will be priced at $56,700.